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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1918
Page
3
Friday marks Arbor Day in Iowa and Liberty Day nationwide with a push to destroy barberry bushes. Governor Harding calls for eradication to curb black stem rust threatening wheat and other grains, as schools display samples for student recognition.
A reader from Montgomery Indiana reports months of ineffective treatment before using Foley Kidney Pills. She says eight bottles cured her backache sore muscles rheumatic and kidney related symptoms. For sale at J. E. Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A historic experiment records a bee's wing motion as it is photographed by an electric spark in one hundredth of a second. Twenty sharp negatives were taken, revealing details previously unseen in motion studies.
The passage extols courage in unpopular acts as essential to citizenship. It argues that true bravery drives people to do what is right for its own sake, not to win approval from others, framing courage as a valuable civic quality.
Coach Smith leads about a dozen athletes preparing for the county track meet next week at home. Only one runner remains from last year as new talent shows promise against teams from Katona Wellman and Crawfordsville. Material shortages hinder field events with missing discus and shot, yet county schools report hard work and high hopes for a close county meet. Washington seeks a third straight title to claim the perpetual cup.
The Washington high school board formally applies for Smith Hughes act aid to create a year round agriculture program. The school has equipment except classroom space and aims to train students with farm work, labs, and instruction, with federal funding covering half the teacher’s salary. Director Vere Soen notes steady parent support and a state official visit planned to finalize details. R. M. Visquain will again head the program if approved, with a strong offer matched by the district and federal plan.
An old pharmacy ad promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets to relieve indigestion and constipation. The copy claims quick comfort and wholesomeness and notes sale by J. E. Lemmon's pharmacy.
A garbled OCR extract describes a sister and a vague scene with a childlike address. The text is unclear but hints at a personal matter or note with informal dialogue and disrupted phrases. No clear names, places, or events are identifiable.
Deputy Wallace nabbed Clarence Hays near the town after he wandered from home and rode in on a train. Bertha Johnson wins a change of status in Keokuk District Court on grounds of habitual intoxication and non support with child custody to the wife. Alfred Stock, in the U S Marines in France, was wounded April 14 according to a telegram to his sister Lennie Stock in Washington. Further details unknown.
Next week starts a six month twice yearly clean-up campaign in Washington with T L Hiesmer leading the effort through Y M C C A. Citizens, clubs, Boy Scouts and city officials will organize committees to address alleys, yards, weeds, painting, and vacant lots citywide with a daily themed program.
A notice from F B Fair of 55 Grand River Ave W Detroit Mil states he suffered severe kidney and bladder trouble and woke six to seven times nightly. He credits Foley Kidney Pills with relief and recommends them as the best medicine he has taken. Sold by J J Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A Wisconsin farmer reports cows milk better when phonograph music is played during milking, yielding about two quarts more per day. Professor Harker notes cows respond to entertainment and mood can improve performance.
Fragmentary note reflects a cynical quip about offering money as a higher compliment to a woman, implying economic motive behind romantic propositions. The line suggests social attitudes linking money with affection and respect in a dated context.
In a folksy remark Uncle Eben suggests some people give good advice through amusement and humor, likening it to telling funny stories. The line frames advice as entertainment, inviting readers to consider where wisdom hides in everyday chatter.
The report notes the Women’s Relief Corps voted to donate 10.00 to the local Red Cross chapter and invest 1000 in War Savings Stamps. Attention turns to the Treasure and Trinket Fund as members seek early May dispatch of collected items and urge readers to contribute unused old jewelry or metalware.
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